Significance of Medicinal preparation
Medicinal preparation involves a comprehensive approach to creating therapeutic remedies across various traditional practices. In the context of Ayurveda, it encompasses methods of concocting mixtures from herbs, oils, and other elements aimed at treating a wide range of ailments. Different systems, including Purana and Rasashastra, highlight the use of specific combinations of ingredients—sometimes incorporating potentially harmful substances—for healing purposes. Overall, medicinal preparation is a multifaceted process including the formulation and application of diverse natural ingredients to address health issues effectively.
Synonyms: Pharmaceutical formulation, Drug formulation, Therapeutic preparation, Medicinal compound, Medicinal product, Pharmaceutical preparation, Medication, Remedy, Drug, Prescription, Treatment, Cure
In Dutch: Medicinale bereiding; In Finnish: Lääkevalmiste; In Spanish: Preparación medicinal
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
Medicinal preparation in Buddhism encompasses herbal treatments for healing injuries, Jivaka's medicinal practices, and Buddha's guidelines on suitable medicines for bhikkhus, promoting health and ethical healing within the community.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Herbs and treatments applied by the carpenters to heal the wound of the injured elephant.[1] (2) Guidelines set by the Buddha regarding the appropriateness of certain drugs or medicines for bhikkhus.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Various medicines that Jivaka used in his practice, including his methods of preparing treatments.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
Medicinal preparation in Hinduism encompasses the comprehensive process of combining various ingredients—like herbs, minerals, and other components—into therapeutic mixtures aimed at treating specific ailments, emphasizing traditional methods for health restoration.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The final product created from the mixture of materials, intended for therapeutic use.[4] (2) The combination of ingredients including mercury, sulphur, and others is prepared for medicinal use.[5] (3) Broad term encompassing the process and combination of ingredients to create a remedy, aimed at treating fevers.[6] (4) The compilation of various ingredients designed for health restoration.[7] (5) The method of creating a solution or cure using specific herbal or organic ingredients.[8]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Formulations that utilize various ingredients, including fermented non-alcoholic liquids and alcoholic liquors, for therapeutic purposes.[9] (2) Formulations intended for curing and preventing diseases and senile decay, utilizing the properties of various gems.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Various concoctions made using specific herbs and elements to treat gulma.[11]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The combination of various ingredients and methods described for treating illnesses through traditional means.[12]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A concocted mixture of herbs and oils designed for therapeutic use, encompassing various forms such as Ghritam and Tailam.[13]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A specific application of Kushtha in medicines aimed at healing and treatment.[14]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Mixtures that may contain poisonous ingredients but are used for therapeutic purposes.[15]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The various methods of preparing bristly luffa for therapeutic purposes, including six in milk and others using decoctions.[16]
The concept of Medicinal preparation in scientific sources
Medicinal preparation involves creating formulations from herbal, animal, and mineral ingredients for therapeutic uses, documented in traditional texts like Ayurveda, to treat various ailments, including poisonings, envenomations, and obesity.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) A process of combining various herbs and ingredients to create formulations aimed at treating specific health conditions.[17] (2) Combinations of herbs and substances designed for therapeutic effects, typically utilized within the Ayurvedic system.[18] (3) Thiripala's varied uses in preparing medicines, including antibacterial and antioxidant applications.[19] (4) Formulations made from herbs for medical purposes, designed to alleviate symptoms or diseases in humans or animals.[20] (5) Forms of medicine prepared from animal products, available in various types like powders, ointments, syrups, and decoctions.[21]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Various types of formulations in Ayurveda designed for the effective administration of herbal remedies.[22] (2) Formulations designed for the management of ailments, including traditional Ayurvedic remedies for conditions caused by scorpion stings.[23] (3) Formulations made using plant materials to treat various health conditions as indicated in traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda.[24] (4) Various formulations created from herbal substances, including guggulu, to treat specific medical conditions.[25] (5) Formulations created for therapeutic purposes using medicinal substances, including metals and herbs.[26]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Combinations of herbal and animal products formulated for therapeutic use to treat conditions like jaundice.[27] (2) A formulation created using specific ingredients for the purpose of treating medical conditions, such as the Tribhuvanakirti rasa.[28] (3) Various forms of treatments made from plant materials, including juices, pastes, and decoctions.[29] (4) Formulations created from herbal or natural substances intended to treat or alleviate health conditions as described in Ayurvedic practices.[30]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) These are formulations of drugs that have been documented in Ayurvedic classics for treating specific conditions, including poisonings and envenomations.[31] (2) Formulated products that are derived from medicinal plants and used for therapeutic purposes.[32]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) A formulation made using herbal ingredients for therapeutic purposes, such as treating ailments.[33] (2) A mix of plant, animal, and mineral ingredients aimed at treating various conditions, including obesity.[34]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Formulations derived from plants for the purpose of treating health conditions through their therapeutic properties.[35]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Forms of remedies such as powders or syrups prepared from specific drug combinations for therapeutic use.[36]